Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Short respite.
8 letter answer(s) to short respite
BREATHER
a short respite
air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
3 letter answer(s) to short respite
NAP
a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
a soft or fuzzy surface texture
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
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